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Opal mining in Coober Pedy

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Opal mining as compared to Silver mining to me didn't seem as life threatening but I am sure it had its hazards.
We visited the opal museum at Coober Pedy and found that 85% of the worlds opal are mined here. Did you know also that the person who stumbled across this rich opal country was a 14 year old boy. The way opals are formed is a really interesting phenomena which I am sure your going to run off and google. But it does provide undeniable proof that area of desert Australia were once covered with water. Enjoy the pics